WATERLOO STREET, PL1 5RS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL1 5RS

WATERLOO STREET, PL1 5RS, Plymouth has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.84 per 1,000 population. This PL1 5RS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PL1 postcode area, which has experienced 769 crimes and a crime rate of 27.83 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PL1 5RS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL1 5RS, encompassing approximately 2601 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

PL1 5RS Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Belmont Place with total crimes: 9
  • Devonport Road with total crimes: 5
  • Stopford Place with total crimes: 5

WATERLOO STREET, PL1 5RS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2118.8416.67%
Anti-social behaviour128.079.09%
Vehicle crime44.6133.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.54-33.33%
Public order21.54-50.00%
Drugs20.77100.00%
Other theft20.77-50.00%
Robbery10.770.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1819.6020.00%
Anti-social behaviour116.9222.22%
Criminal damage and arson64.23-50.00%
Other theft42.310.00%
Public order41.5433.33%
Vehicle crime31.54200.00%
Burglary11.150.00%
Drugs10.38-66.67%
Other crime10.38-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1519.6025.00%
Criminal damage and arson125.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.61125.00%
Other theft43.46-20.00%
Drugs31.54200.00%
Public order31.1550.00%
Other crime21.15100.00%
Robbery10.770.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1215.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences124.61-29.41%
Other theft54.6125.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.92-63.64%
Public order21.54-33.33%
Robbery10.770.00%
Drugs10.38-66.67%
Other crime10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Burglary10.38-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1720.3741.67%
Criminal damage and arson126.5350.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.610.00%
Other theft44.23-20.00%
Public order31.540.00%
Drugs31.150.00%
Burglary21.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.38-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.61450.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.2314.29%
Other theft53.08-16.67%
Robbery21.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.77-50.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.9187.50%
Drugs85.77300.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.08250.00%
Other theft62.690.00%
Public order42.31300.00%
Vehicle crime21.54100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.77100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.080.00%
Drugs20.770.00%
Robbery10.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20.770.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.840.00%
Other theft21.15-33.33%
Public order20.770.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft32.310.00%
Public order21.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
July 20249
June 20244
May 202411
April 202411
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 121 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202418
July 202415
June 202412
May 202417
April 202412
March 202415
February 20248
December 20233

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 202412
June 202412
May 202412
April 20248
March 20247
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
March 20244
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
March 20248
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
April 20245
March 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL1 5RS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Belmont Place
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Robbery1
  • 2. Devonport Road
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Stopford Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Havelock Terrace
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Valletort Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. The Mews
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Portland Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 8. Rutger Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Endeavour Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Acre Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. The Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Mill Bridge
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Nelson Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Providence Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Waterloo Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Corea Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. First Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. King'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1